Welcome to “A Virtual Q&A with Shoppers Drug Mart Pharmacists”! Join our pharmacists as they answer your questions on various health and medication topics.

What are common causes for high blood pressure?

Certain factors can increase your risk of developing hypertension include lifestyle choices and certain uncontrolled factors, such as advanced age, family history of hypertension, certain chronical conditions such as diabetes, kidney disease, sleep apnea, being obese, having extreme stress, excessive alcohol intake, excessive salt in your diet. Speak to your Shopper Drug Mart pharmacist to learn about lifestyle changes that you can make to manage or prevent your high blood pressure.

Whether you have questions about your prescription medications, over-the-counter products, immunizations, or other health concerns, our pharmacists are here to help.

The information provided is for personal use, reference and education only and is not intended to be a substitute for a physician’s advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult your healthcare professional for specific information on personal health matters.

The information included in this recording is correct as of April 13th, 2021.